What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center?
Company Description
Visual Symptoms Treatment Center located in Arlington Heights, IL is a clinic providing visual skills evaluations and vision therapy for children and adults. Professional practice looking for positive members to join our amazing team dedicated to making sure our patients feel comfortable and heard. We are proud of the care we provide for children and adults with special needs in a positive and comfortable atmosphere.
Role Description
Full-time Optician at Visual Symptoms Treatment Center. Lead optical department and provide clinical support for optometrists. The Optician will be responsible for but not limited to preliminary visual skills testing, measuring glasses with automatic glasses measuring equipment, monitoring exam lanes during clinic, daily optical shop glasses and contact lens dispensing, teaching patients contact lens insertion and removal, patient calls, manage orders, daily administrative office assist.
Work days include Monday-Tuesday, Off Wednesdays, Thursday-Saturday with 1/2 day Saturday clinics.
Qualifications
- Experience in Optics and Optometry
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on pediatric patient care
- Ability to assist with contact lens fittings
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Knowledge of eyewear fashion trends
- Computer proficiency needed for tasks such as online ordering, messaging, EHR.
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